January 20, 2026 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
5 Week Workshop – Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting January 15 – February 12, 2025. Every Tuesday and Thursday will be 6:30pm – 9:00pm. Over the 5 weeks (9 sessions), we will be covering each of the domains associated with the certified arborist exam. The following week (Monday, February 16th), we will be offering a certified arborist exam in conjunction with the Annual Conference in Green Bay, WI. The cost of the exam is separate and paid directly to ISA. Information will be forthcoming on the exam. The exam will be available for everyone, not just class participants. So if you want to take the exam, it is best to start the application process early. The cost of the annual conference is a separate fee as well, if you wish to attend. Information will be forthcoming on the WAA website.
This is an VIRTUAL course. You are welcome to register for the full course. You can also choose to attend individual sessions. 2.5 CEU credits are available per session.
Leading industry subject matter experts are the instructors and this study group is tailored to the working arborist.
Location
Virtual Zoom Meeting – Meeting invites will be sent out closer to the start of the course.
Course Syllabus
Date Instructor Class Domain
| Thursday, January 15th 2026 | Jake Kubisiak | Tree Physiology and Biology |
| Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 | Glen Stanosz | Plant Health Care/Diseases and Treatment |
| Thursday January 22nd 2026 | Aaron Schauer | Soil, Water and Nutrition |
| Tuesday January 27th, 2026 | Matt Kettner | Climbing and Safety |
| Thursday January 29th, 2026 | Nathan Schuettpelz | Risk Management |
| Tuesday February 3rd. 2026 | Denny Fermenich | Tree Establishment and Pruning |
| Thursday February 5th ,2026 | Don Roppolo | Tree Support and Protection |
| Tuesday February 10th, 2026 | Denny Fermenich | Tree ID and Selection |
| Thursday February 12th, 2026 | Dannell Vance | Trees and Construction /Urban Forestry |
| Mon., February 16th, 2026 | Franklin Seilheimer | Certification Exam (NOT INCLUDED IN PRICING) |
Our instructors:
Jake Kubisiak– Consulting Arborist, Wachtel Tree Science, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist
Dr. Glen Stanosz– Emeritus Professor of Tree and Forest Health at UW-Madison, and is an ISA Certified Arborist with the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
Aaron Schauer– Program Director and Instructor of Arboriculture/Urban Forestry at Gateway Technical College
Matt Kettner- Urban Forestry Specialist City of Cedarburg
Nathan Schuettpelz– Consulting Department Manager, Wachtel Tree Science
Denny Fermenich– City Forester, City of Greenfield; Past president of WAA
Don Roppolo– Past President, Illinois Arborist Association; Davey Institute, Director of Arboricultural Training
Dannell Vance- Urban Forestry Technical Services Manager at DPW Milwaukee
Franklin Seilheimer– Urban Forestry District Manager, City of Milwaukee, DPW-Forestry
Cost:
$225 – WAA Member – Full Course (the person attending the course must be a WAA member to receive this pricing!)
$270 – Non-Member – Full Course (Includes one year membership)
$35 – Single Session
$90 – Study Guide (Recommended)
$15 – ANSI Standards (Recommended)
EXAM IS SEPARATE!
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Refunds will be made if requested on or before January 12, 2026 with a $25 processing fee.
- There will be no refunds for cancellations made after January 12th, although substitutions may be permitted prior to January 15th. Refunds will only be considered in emergency situations at the Wisconsin Arborist Association’s discretion. Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the event.
- Notice of cancellation and/or substitutions must be made by contacting Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website or by calling Tina Johnson at 262-899-0060. A cancellation acknowledgement will be sent within 3 working days and fees refunded within 10 working days, subject to this Return Policy. We do not issue refunds once the event has occurred/started.
Questions or Need Help Registering?
Contact Tina Johnson through the Contact Us page on our website.
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